Nordpil offers freelance consultancy services in custom map design and cartography, in illustrations (charts, diagrams and other graphics) and in geographic information systems (GIS) including research and data preparation. Map design includes interactive maps (WMS, ArcIMS) and thematic maps. In addition we provide training in better visual communication and map-making.

Arctic minimum sea ice extent, 1982 and 2008

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The Arctic represents an early warning case of global changes in our climate. The extent and age of the Arctic sea ice is one of these important indicators of climate change. The Arctic summer of 2007 represented an all-time-low in terms of extent of Arctic sea ice, with a slight recovery in 2008 - presented in the above figure. The retreat of the ice is most obvious along the coast of Europe and Asia - opening up the Northern Sea Route between the Pacific and Atlantic oceans. Data for the map were retrieved from NSIDC.

Do you need powerful, clear and good-looking illustrations?

Nordpil specializes in creating the best maps, charts and diagrams for high-profile publications, please contact us and describe your needs, and we will get back to you with a quote.

Would you like to learn how to prepare better maps, charts and diagrams?

In our training workshops you will learn about the theory about creating powerful visual material based on scientific data and statistics, and we discuss and deconstruct examples from recent publications, news and your work. Read more on our workshop pages.